Yuichi Kuroda

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Yuichi Kuroda is a leading orthopaedic researcher whose work is reshaping the landscape of joint replacement surgery through the integration of advanced robotics and rehabilitation technology. His primary research focuses on the precision and outcomes of robotic-arm assisted total hip and knee arthroplasty, particularly in complex cases such as developmental dysplasia of the hip. Kuroda’s major contributions include demonstrating that robotic-arm assistance can achieve highly accurate cup positioning in dysplastic hips, a notoriously challenging procedure, and identifying critical factors—such as surgical approach and pelvic tilt—that influence implant accuracy. His work on the handheld robot for bi-cruciate stabilized total knee arthroplasty further shows how new technologies can improve prosthetic orientation and soft tissue balance. With his most-cited paper, an influential narrative review on advanced rehabilitation technology in orthopaedics (49 citations), Kuroda bridges the gap between surgical innovation and post-operative recovery. His studies, accumulating over 125 citations, provide essential evidence for surgeons adopting robotic tools, making him a key voice in the movement toward data-driven, technology-enhanced orthopaedic care.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Advanced rehabilitation technology in orthopaedics—a narrative review

   49 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Robotic-arm assisted THA can achieve precise cup positioning in developmental dysplasia of the hip

   34 citations · 2021
3. 3
   Accuracy of cup position following robot-assisted total hip arthroplasty may be associated with surgical approach and pelvic tilt

   28 citations · 2021
4. 4
   Prosthetic orientation, limb alignment, and soft tissue balance with bi-cruciate stabilized total knee arthroplasty: a comparison between the handheld robot and conventional techniques

   16 citations · 2023

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